Description: This younger middle-aged man wears bulky tan painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Cook first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ovina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Dilettante, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she is content

Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His purple hair is smooth and relatively long. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Zepar was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shepherd. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1400 sp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He wears a tan shirt with thin red vertical stripes and blue pants, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (7 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 sp.